Colleges, Schools, and Departments

Each of the colleges and schools at North Central is actively working to prepare men and women who are on fire for God, ready to pursue their calling, and equipped for success in everything they do.

College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts & Sciences prepares students to lead and minister in the world. We offer a well-rounded liberal arts education and programs in communication, the humanities, and education, among others.

Schools and Departments

School of Education

The School of Education is committed to producing teachers who are academically prepared for excellent teaching and who utilize the best pedagogical practices, model Christ-like character, and devote themselves to lifelong learning.

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences & Communication Arts

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences & Communication Arts exists to provide a broad, theologically enlightened educational foundation for students entering the behavioral sciences and communication arts and prepare department graduates for further educational training and/or immediate employment in the field.

Department of Carlstrom ASL-Interpreting: North Central is the only Assemblies of God university to offer a major in interpreting and a minor in Deaf Cultural studies. The qualified faculty members prepare students to be experts in the field of interpreting, Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL).

Department of English and Communication Arts: The Department of English and Communications is committed to producing students communication professionals who can lead and ministry by reading closely, thinking critically, and communicating creatively from a bible-based worldview, and are well equipped to boldly navigate today’s media technology and understand its burgeoning power to shape human communication, culture, and the church.

College of Business & Technology

The College of Business & Technology utilizes academic and experiential rigor to educate leaders in business knowledge, Christian character, and professional skills – our graduates are capable of leading organizations to innovate, grow, and deliver world-class results.

Schools and Departments

School of Business

The School of Business fosters a vibrant and diverse community to create the optimal atmosphere for business innovation and leadership. As one of the fastest growing business programs in the nation, we guide students in understanding the intersection of business and faith. Our graduates are recognized for their grit, critical thinking, and remarkable business knowledge.

School of Technology

The School of Technology prepares students for professional leadership roles in technology fields for various industries. Intentionally integrated with the School of Business, students embody a holistic understanding of the role of technology in any company and are able to bridge gaps that often exist between the two.

College of Fine Arts

The College of Fine Arts prepares passionate, spiritual leaders for careers and service in the fine arts. We offer programs in music, the music business, worship, recording, theatre, and more.

Schools and Departments

School of Music and Theatre

The School of Music and Theatre offers degrees in Music, Theatre, Music Business, Music Performance, and Secondary Education – Music.

School of Worship Arts

The School of Worship Arts offers degrees in Music Pastor, Worship Leading, Recording Arts, and Recording Artist.

College of Church Leadership

The College of Church Leadership prepares passionate, spiritual leaders to serve God and others. We offer programs for students preparing to be pastors, missionaries, and more!

SCHOOLS and departments

School of Biblical and Theological Studies

This school gives a deep dive into the Word of God for students pursuing a major in Biblical and Theological Studies.

School of Intercultural Studies

Intercultural Studies offers training for students interested in leading and serving diverse cultures around the world.

School of Pastoral Studies

This school equips students for ministry in youth, urban, pastoral roles, and more.

College of Graduate and Professional Education

The School of Graduate Studies prepares students to be leaders in their business, church, or mission field through the M.A. in Strategic Leadership.